Obituaries

IVAN MESZAROSvitéz Mészáros Ivánwas born on January 9, 1926, in Budapest, Hungary, and passed away—at the age of 96—on April 12, 2022.Beloved husband of Susanne C. Meszaros, dear and loving father of Elizabeth (Thomas Gotzy), Christine Metsch (Raymond), Esther (deceased) and George (Maureen). Cherished grandfather of Michael, Nicholas (Allison), and Madeline Metsch (Luke Slager), and Thomas and Zachary O’Neill.Ivan spent...

Neljean Markham, age 89, of Alliance passed away on April 11, 2022 at Altercare of Alliance.Neljean was born June 21, 1932 to Donald and Shirley (Downing) Milner.A 1951 graduate of Alliance High School, Neljean worked as a secretary at Lexington Elementary School and later as a library secretary at Marlington High School. She very much-loved working with and helping students...

Jacqueline Lea Holman, 66, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.Survived by her son Nicholas and Debi Dragomir and daughter Ashley Holman. Sisters in law Barbara Holman Mendez and Sandy Holman Kovac. Her dogs Pepper Gizmo and Kong, and many nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence “Butch”Holman. Her parents John and Sally Dragomir, her brother Christopher Dragomir and...

Raymond Scott Seyler-Jones born April 19, 1981 in Uniontown, PA and raised in Willoughby, OH, passed away April 10th, 2022 at the age of 40.A loving son, father, and brother, Raymond was also a devout follower of Christ and was an Ordained Minister both in California and Ohio. Raymond was pursuing his dream of becoming a traveling evangelist so that...

Jean Beverly Stay (nee Watson), died peacefully at her home of 41 years in Strongsville, OH surrounded by her daughters and much love on April 9, 2021. Alzheimer’s had taken her away, but lung cancer took her physical presence. Born in Yuba City, California she was the 4th daughter of seven children to the late Lloyd and Tracy Watson (Morrison)....

In the comfort of her own home, Christina Lynn Vacha passed away Thursday, April 7th, 2022 — a week shy of her 50th birthday.With a delightfully (yet painfully) stubborn and honest soul, Christina was an undoubtedly intelligent, genuine person. She had the emotional capacity to feel deeply and fully; held a great knack for puzzles, words, and games; she dreamed...

Larry P. Toussant, 74 of East Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born July 27, 1947 in Alliance. He worked at Sugardale for 30 years and then Gabriel Brothers. He was a member of the St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva. He was also a member of the VFW 374 and FOE 2374 and Legion...

David Hiley passed away April 3rd, 2022 at 6:11am. He was born January 7th, 1949 to James and Dorothy Hiley at Barberton Hospital. David graduated from Norton High School and enlisted in the Marines shortly after marrying Kathy (Daiger). He served his country honorably in various roles during the Vietnam war from 1968-1972. After retiring from the Marine Corps, David...

Richard Alan Segesman age 66, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Vera and Charles Segesman. Richard was a lifelong resident of Canton and attended Timken High School. After graduation, he was employed by Timken Roller Bearing for over 30 years. In retirement, he enjoyed bicycling in the park and listening to music....

Kathleen Bywater, 75, passed away Friday April 1, 2022.She is survived by children Melody (Vince) Dowdy, Douglas Wilson, Candace (Eugene) Huddleston; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; siblings Diane Herbruck and Robert Geisinger. She was preceded in death by parents Robert and Hazel (Matheson) Geisinger; children Dennis and David B. Wilson; brother Raymond Seery.Cremation has taken place,...

On March 31, 2022, Marlene Nagle went to  be with the Lord and reunite with her loved ones that preceded her. Born in Casselman, PA on March 12, 1933 to the late Charles and Florence (Putman) Peters, she lived across the United States and Puerto Rico as an Air Force brat. She was president of the Women’s Club, member of...

Thomas A. Bailey passed away March 31, 2022. He was born December 17, 1950 to the late Stephen Bailey and Joyce Snyder. Tom was known for his hearty laugh, sensitive heart and dry sense of humor. He enjoyed traveling and his favorite trip was to Italy. He enjoyed gardening, using his botany skills along with baking, bowling and ice skating....

Jerry Lee Pasco Sr., age 75, of Alliance passed on peacefully to his Lord on March 30, 2022 ending a courageous year long battle with cancer.Born on May 25, 1946, the son of the late Harold and Margaret Pasco.He lived in Alliance all his life graduating from Alliance High School. He then went on to honorably serve as a Marine...

Thomas Lee Kundrat of Geneva, Ohio passed away from a rare heart and lung disease on March 29,2022.Born August 9, 1977 in Geauga County, Tom lived in Burton and Nelson Ledges before moving to Geneva 33 years ago.He is survived by his parents Gary and Tina Kundrat; sisters Christin Kundrat and Megan (Kenny) White; niece Mikalyn White; grandparents Bruce and...

Jean L Sorton, age 93, of Elyria OH, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born in Johnstown PA September 11, 1928. A proud mother of eight with an avid love for nature.  Jean lived a long life and worked very hard to provide for her family. As she proudly recalled, she was the best dye-setter in a male...

Elaine Marie Brown, 74, passed away March 28, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born August 1, 1947 in Lebanon, PA to Ralph and Jean Marks. She attended Cornwall High school and from there attended Nursing School, graduating with an RN in nursing and working at the local hospital as an OR nurse.  She enjoyed knitting, cross-stitching and sending cards...

Mary Kathleen Stevens, 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away on March 27, 2022 after battling cancer for a few years.Mary was born on February 14, 1948, a Valentine baby, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to I. Kenneth Bohm and Jane Bohm (nee Tabbert) in Kenosha, Wisconsin. After graduating from Kenosha High School in 1966 she went on to Carthage college where she...

Charles Smith passed away on March 24, 2022. He was born July 23, 1925 to the late Charles W. and Anna Smith. He proudly served in the Navy in WWII from 1943-1946 on the LST 582. He worked at Ford Motor Company for 13 years before becoming an owner/operator of two McDonald’s drive-ins. He was a member of the Louisville...

Joseph Paul Vozar 71 passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Joe was a graduate of the University of Utah and began his teaching and coaching career at Black River Schools based in Sullivan, Ohio and later retired from the Cloverleaf School District located in southern Medina County.Joe was a loving husband to his wife, Marcia of 50 years. He was...

John Allen Carter was set free of his earthly burdens on Sunday March 20, 2022 at the age of 59. He was born January 14, 1963.John had a loving spirit and enjoyed humor and joking with family and friends.He was proceeded in death by his father, Buford Sr., his mother, Helen and a brother.John is survived by two brothers and...